Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Automation Engineering

Are you a senior Automation leader with over 12 years of experience and a passion for client partnership, team leadership, and innovation? We're inviting expressions of interest for a Principal Consultant role in Adelaide - a pivotal senior position within our regional leadership team, supporting key clients, developing strategic solutions, and acting as a trusted advisor in quality engineering.

Why Adelaide?

• Cultural Capital: From the Adelaide Festival to Fringe and WOMADelaide, creativity thrives here.
• Food & Wine: Explore award-winning restaurants and world-class wine regions like the Barossa and McLaren Vale.
• Nature at its Best: Breathtaking beaches, parks, and the Adelaide Hills offer adventure all year round.
• Academic & Innovation Hub: With three top-tier universities and growing tech sectors, Adelaide supports cutting-edge thinking.
• Accessible & Connected: Efficient public transport and direct flight access make Adelaide ideal for work-life integration.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager - SA, you will play a strategic and hands-on leadership role, serving as a senior client-facing consultant and account partner, particularly on key initiatives like SA Water. This role provides the chance to help shape Planit's regional presence, working closely with Account Directors and Practice Leaders to develop high-impact solutions and deepen client trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior On-Site Leadership at key clients: Lead hybrid teams (on-site, remote, offshore), manage senior client relationships, ensure delivery excellence across KPIs, and act as the client's go-to for quality solutions.
• Account Growth & Relationship Building: Work with the Account Director and GM to enhance client engagement, provide executive-level consultation, and co-develop roadmaps for growth.
• Enterprise Solutions & Innovation: Champion innovative QE strategies including Automation, Performance, Security, and AI by collaborating with our Practice Directors and broader leadership team.
• Cross-Capability Engagement: Lead and coordinate testing initiatives across all quality domains in enterprise settings.
• Mentorship & Community Engagement: Contribute to QE people leadership, support initiatives like HerTechPath, and represent Planit at networking and industry events.
• Business Partnership: Provide senior coverage and support across accounts during peak demand or leadership absences.
• Automation Thought Leadership: Establish enterprise automation strategies, conduct automation assessments, and provide recommendations, lead automation proof of values, and contribute to RFX processes.

Who You Are

• A strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment with the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative leader able to bridge delivery excellence with commercial strategy.
• Skilled at navigating complex enterprise environments, with the gravitas to represent Planit across all levels of client organizations.
• Flexible, community-oriented, and comfortable taking on multiple leadership hats in a growing region.

What We Offer

• A permanent, senior leadership role in a growing and agile regional team.
• Direct influence over key accounts and service delivery outcomes.
• The chance to be a regional figurehead, helping shape and define Planit's strategic direction in South Australia.
• Access to Planit's network of practice leaders and client support teams.

Culture and Benefits

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit With us you'll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your skills vertically and horizontally taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
• True flexible working initiatives
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Career development initiatives in place so you can be your best self.
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more

If you believe that this role is for you APPLY TODAY

Deadline: 6pm AEST, Friday 12th September 2025

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